The Whimsical World of Seuss Comes to The Royal Theatre, February 13-23, 2025. Step into a world where your imagination can roam wild when The Royal Theatre transforms into the colorful Jungle of Nool, where Horton the Elephant and his friends leap off the page and into your heart.
“Seussical Jr.” is live on stage from February 13 thru February 23, Presented by the Young Players and Sponsored by Everett Chevrolet.
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STORY
Bursting with toe-tapping songs, vibrant choreography and lessons that warm the heart, this musical extravaganza brings Dr. Seuss’s beloved stories to life in a way that will delight audiences of all ages.
Follow Horton the Elephant as he embarks on an unforgettable adventure. With the mischievous Cat in the Hat as your guide, you’ll meet an array of quirky characters from Seuss’s most cherished tales, including the ambitious Mayzie La Bird, the determined Gertrude McFuzz, and the tiny Whos of Whoville.
Featuring cherished songs like “Oh, The Thinks You Can Think!” and a cast of quirky characters, it’s a symphonic celebration that highlights the power of imagination and staying true to oneself. Seussical Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
SHOWTIMES
Show dates and times are:
- Thu Feb 13, 7pm – doors 6pm – house 6:30pm
- Fri Feb 14, 7pm – doors 6pm – house 6:30pm
- Sat Feb 15, 2pm – doors 1pm – house 1:30pm
- Sat Feb 15, No evening performance
- Sun Feb 16, 2pm – doors 1pm – house 1:30pm
- Thu Feb 19, 7pm – doors 6pm – house 6:30pm
- Fri Feb 20, 7pm – doors 6pm – house 6:30pm
- Sat Feb 21, 2pm – doors 1pm – house 1:30pm
- Sat Feb 22, No evening performance
- Sun Feb 23, 2pm – doors 1pm – house 1:30pm
TICKETS
Ticket prices are $20 General admission: $15 Seniors 60+, members of the military, and college students with valid ID; $10 Grade 12 and below.
This show is designated as assigned seating. Check your seating assignment BEFORE completing your purchase.
For handicapped or special needs seating, please call 501-315-5483.
Tickets may be purchased https://www.ticketleap.events/events/theroyalplayers. 
TO PURCHASE TICKETS CHOOSE “ALL SEAT” IN THE DROPDOWN TO GET THE LIST OF TICKET PRICES. The box office will open at 6:00pm on evening performance dates and the house will open approximately 15 – 20 minutes prior to curtain. Box Office opens at 1:00pm on matinee days. They highly recommend that tickets be purchased in advance, as they cannot guarantee availability at the door.
See the Cast & Crew listed below this flyer!!
CREATIVE TEAM
Book by – Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Music by – Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by – Lynn Ahrens
Conceived by – Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle
Based on the works of – Dr. Seuss
Music Supervised, Adapted and Produced by – Bryan Louiselle
Directed by – Michelle Anderson
Music Direction by – Matthew Burns
Student Directed by – Addison Lumpkins
Costume Design by – Michelle Anderson
Scenic Design by – Matthew Burns and Michelle Anderson
Stage Managed by – Cadence Earles
Produced by – Triple Threat Productions
Promotions and Media by – Carissa Lumpkins
CAST
Everett Barson – Jojo
Haddie Hinson – Cat in the Hat
Korbin Beard – Horton the Elephant
Griffin Taylor – Mr. Mayor
Lucy Farmer – Mrs. Mayor
Spencer Forga – Gertrude McFuzz
Cambry Eakin – Mayzie La Bird
Duke Metzler – Wickersham Brother
Steele Jimmerson – Wickersham Brother
Gilly Howell – Wickersham Brother
Addie Ashcraft – Wickersham Brother
Beckett Beard – Wickersham Brother
Marie Duch – Bird Girl
Violet Winters – Bird Girl
Skylar Fairley – Bird Girl
Taylor Ann Pitts – Bird Girl
Maddox Easterly – Bird Girl
Lucy Ray – Bird Girl
Emberlee Lyon – Bird Girl
Faith Jeffries – Sour Kangaroo
Hayden Forga – Young Kangaroo
Logan McGrew – Judge Yertle The Turtle/Vlad Vadikof
Eric Thomson – The Grinch
Ensemble:
Marshall Taylor
Tenley Holland
Samantha Andrews
Kami Lewis
Joy Curtis
Charlotte Holman
Katie Morris
Kaijah Thomson
Adalyn Thomson
McKenzie Fairley
Connor Heyl
Lily Curry
Caroline Hartsell
SAFETY PROTOCOL
Face coverings are recommended for all patrons not fully vaccinated.
Ticketing is now a contactless transaction.
LOCATION
The Royal Theatre, 111 N. Market St., Benton, Arkansas 72015
501.315.5483 (voicemail only) or trtboxoffice@gmail.com (Theatre/Box office)
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